Menopause is the stage in a female’s life whereby the menstrual cycle stops. This occurs due to the changes in hormonal levels in the female. Menopause is a gradual process of transition. It usually occurs in women between the age of 45 – 55 years. While some women do not experience any symptoms, most women experience symptoms. They include:

Hot flushes

Night sweats

Mood swings

Anxiety

Insomnia

Lack of energy

Increased risk of depression

Vaginal dryness

Pain during sexual intercourse

Some of these symptoms might be overwhelming and hard to manage. As such professional help and counselling is advised for all women to help them in this transition into a new chapter of their lives. If necessary, doctors might prescribe bio-identical hormonal treatment to help alleviate some of the symptoms to ease one in the transition.